Chapter 1759

Jeremy, “Come out.”

“What?” Cornelia’s voice held a mix of curiosity and concern.

“I’m outside, in the front yard.”

Her voice carried a tinge of disbelief. “Where did you say you are?”

“I’ve told you before, whenever you need me, I’m here. I keep my promises.”

It wasn’t long before Jeremy saw Cornelia, phone in hand, peering out of the cabin’s doorway, scanning the surroundings. He stepped forward, ensuring she couldn’t see Zavier hidden in the shadows, and waved toward her. “Look to your right.”

The countryside nights were void of streetlights, plunging the area into darkness, but Cornelia managed to spot him with the faint glow from her phone. Without a moment’s hesitation, she bolted from the yard, sprinting towards him.e2

called out, quickening

longing to be in his arms, to

her hair.

into his chest. “I just

tightened his hold. “I

in front of me? Get a room,” Zavier’s voice suddenly cut through the night,

was indeed Zavier, she stumbled backwards in shock. “You… how are you

the cabin, naively hoping Zavier wasn’t aware of Skyler’s presence.

followed you,” Zavier

She had been so careful in coming to see Skyler, yet somehow she hadn’t managed

listen to his nonsense. It’s not your fault. The people he sent to find

also terrified for Skyler. Living so freely now, Skyler would surely meet a grim fate if Zavier

yet knowing she couldn’t sway Zavier’s resolve, she found herself unable to speak a

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